International Tenor star Alfie Boe has been announced as ‘Patron and Music Champion’ for the Blackburn with Darwen Music Hub.

The Music Hub includes a collection of partner organisations, working together to ensure that children and young people within Blackburn with Darwen can access quality musical opportunities, both in school and in the wider community.

The Lancashire-born singer is hugely passionate about music education, and believes it is vital to give young people performance opportunities, both formal and informal.

As Music Champion, Alfie will act as a musical role model for the children and young people and inspire them to achieve.

You can learn more about the Blackburn with Darwen Music Hub by visiting their website at http://bdmusichub.org